lowbred

adjective

low·​bred ˈlō-ˈbred How to pronounce lowbred (audio)

Examples of lowbred in a Sentence

having been brought up in a genteel family, she began to resent her fiancé's lowbred ways

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lowbred was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“Lowbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowbred. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

lowbred

adjective
low·​bred -ˈbred How to pronounce lowbred (audio)
: disgusting in manner or action : rude, vulgar
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